QS/1 announces partnership with CCNC

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — QS/1 announced a partnership with Community Care of North Carolina in an effort to coordinate healthcare providers. QS/1’s Pharmacy Management Systems have been upgraded to exchange data with CCNC’s PharmaceHome, a software application that conducts medication reconciliation to manage the care of Medicaid recipients in North Carolina, QS/1 stated.

 

“Patients no longer see one doctor,” said Michael Ziegler, QS/1 senior manager, marketing and analyst. “Patients also consult with specialists, nurse practitioners and pharmacists about their health. That is why this collaboration with CCNC is crucial.”

 

According to Ziegler, healthcare providers can review and update the records of patients each time they receive care. “Participating pharmacies can then access this data to view a complete picture of patient medication adherence,” he said.

 

PharmaceHome was developed as part of a grant from the Office of the National Coordinator. Community pharmacies in N.C. will use the database to document activities that make up a Comprehensive Medication Review. This will follow up on issues related to drug therapy problems, QS/1 said. 

 

“QS/1 is pleased to see CCNC work on an effort that focuses on the benefits community pharmacy brings to healthcare and to find ways to reimburse pharmacies for this value,” Ziegler said.